Mechanical machine parts from India
India exported $422 million of mechanical machine parts (HS 8479.90) in FY2025-26, up 9.1% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 20% to 37.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 20%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $422MUp 9.1% on last year
- HS code
- 8479.90Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 10.0 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 7 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8479.90.41.00 | Parts: Of articles of subheading 8479.89.10 or 8479.89.70 | Free | 10% | 20% |
| 8479.90.45.00 | Of trash compactors: Frame assemblies incorporating more than one of the following: baseplate; side frames; power screws; front plates25% if steel, aluminium or copper makes up at least 15% of the product's weight | Free | 10% | 20% |
| 8479.90.55.00 | Of trash compactors: Ram assemblies incorporating a ram wrapper and/or ram cover25% if steel, aluminium or copper makes up at least 15% of the product's weight | Free | 10% | 20% |
| 8479.90.65.00 | Of trash compactors: Container assemblies incorporating more than one of the following: container bottom; container wrapper; slide track; container front25% if steel, aluminium or copper makes up at least 15% of the product's weight | Free | 10% | 20% |
| 8479.90.75.00 | Of trash compactors: Cabinets or cases25% if steel, aluminium or copper makes up at least 15% of the product's weight | Free | 10% | 20% |
| 8479.90.85.00 | Of trash compactors: Other25% if steel, aluminium or copper makes up at least 15% of the product's weight | Free | 10% | 20% |
| 8479.90.95 | Parts: Other15% if steel, aluminium or copper makes up at least 15% of the product's weight | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of mechanical machine parts
India's exports to all countries under HS 8479.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8479.90 is 1.1%, ranging from 0% to 1.7% across tariff lines, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.9% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on mechanical machine parts from India?
10% on the 7 US tariff lines under HS 8479.90, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 20% to 37.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for mechanical machine parts?
8479.90, under heading 8479 (Machines and mechanical appliances having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export mechanical machine parts?
Yes. India exported $422 million under HS 8479.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.